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Book Review: The Law Of Self Defense

Book Review: The Law Of Self Defense

A few years ago, I attended a free self-defense law seminar put on by a local criminal defense attorney. He was thoughtful, well-informed, and gave a good overview of how a successful self-defense case would proceed in a Florida court. Things were different when it came time for questions from the audience, though. The vast […]

Head To Head: 380 vs 9mm

Head To Head: 380 vs 9mm

Let’s Look At 380 ACP vs 9mm Luger The 9mm Luger round is one of the most popular centerfire pistol cartridges in America today. It is smaller than its two closest competitors, .40 S&W and .45 ACP, which allows for more rounds to be carried in similarly-sized magazines. However, despite its smaller size, modern bullet […]

Should I Buy A Gun?

Should I Buy A Gun?

Answering The Tough Question: Should I Buy A Gun Several years ago I went through some difficult deliberations with myself regarding whether or not to own a gun for self-defense. My wife and I had just experienced the second theft of an automobile from the parking area immediately outside our front door, prompting keen awareness […]

Concealed Carry Gun

Concealed Carry Gun

Small, concealable weapons have been around since mankind first figured out how to make small knives for self-defense. The introduction of firearms and pistols continued that trend towards small weapons designed with self-defense in mind. The fact is, the concealed carry gun has been around almost as long as guns have been around. The trend […]

Guns For Beginners

Guns For Beginners

Starting From Scratch: Guns For Beginners The recent boom in gun sales means that there are millions of new gun owners. The experience of these new gun owners can vary widely. Some of them have been shooting for years, and know the rules of gun range etiquette and how to bring a gun to the […]

Guide for First Time Gun Buyers: Defense and What Gun to Choose

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First Time Gun Buyer Guide  At some point, many people decide to purchase a firearm for home and personal protection. It might happen when you turn 21. It might cross your mind long after retirement when you realize you’re not as spry as you once were. It may be once you have a child and […]

Choosing The Right Ammo :Hollow point vs. FMJ

Understanding Hollow Point vs FMJ Bullets

  Hollow point vs. FMJ Different guns are better suited to different tasks. It’s rather hard to carry a full-sized rifle grocery shopping, and making a 300 yard shot with a defensive pistol is a bit of a challenge. It’s that same way with ammunition. Different types of cartridges have different tasks too. Different types […]